A significant winter storm will disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel in at least 12 states this weekend, with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warning of 6 inches of snow or more in the Midwest.

Why It Matters

The forecast comes as nearly 82 million Americans plan to travel more than 50 miles from home this week for Thanksgiving. It highlights the importance of immediate weather forecasts for travelers, as heavy snow can disrupt plans and lead to dangerous travel.

The heavy snow accompanies a slew of alerts from the National Weather Service (NWS), including a blizzard warning in Michigan , which hit earlier than usual this year, NWS meteorologist Greg Sova told Newsweek .

What to Know

On Thursday, the NWS issued a snowfall forecast for the Northern Plains, Great

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